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- The Federalist party, who were Pro-British, also referred to the War of 1812 as WHOSE war?
- What was one of the causes of the War of 1812?a. Americans had joined forces with France against Britain.b. Restricted trade, with blockades against American ships bound for European ports.c. The Americans were impressing British sailors.d. Britain wanted to take back the American colonies.
- In the Battle of Baltimore, who watched the bombing of Ft. McHenry and wrote the words to the Star Spangled Banner?
- Who was the leader who won the Battle of New Orleans?
- True or False: Violence broke out.
- What was the name of the first large scale slave uprising in Virginia in 1800?
- Who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel in New Jersey in 1804?
- Who did Thomas Jefferson run against in the election of 1800?
- During Thomas Jefferson's presidency, what was one thing he did NOT do as president?a. Increase taxesb. Shrink the army and navyc. Pay off some of the nation's debtsd. Increase manufacturing
- On September 11, 1814, American naval forces defeated a British fleet in the ____
- As President, Thomas Jefferson believed in small government and wanted to create what kind of nation?
- The British were supplying the Native Americans with guns to fight the Americans. Who was the Native American leader who wanted a sovereign nation for his people but was ultimately killed at the Battle of the Thames?
- Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, he famously wrote the words "all men are created equal". With a strong conviction in his own words, Thomas Jefferson freed his slaves upon his death. T/F
- Which religious movement placed greater emphasis on humans' ability to change their situation for the better? They believed individuals could choose to be saved and salvation was open to all
- In order to punish the British for impressing or forcing American sailors to join the British navy, Thomas Jefferson enacted WHAT policy which actually hurt the American economy in the long run?
- Who was the Supreme Court Chief Justice who oversaw the Marbury v. Madison case and made the official ruling on it?
- Many early American religious groups in the Calvinist tradition emphasized the deep depravity of human beings. They believed they could only be saved ____. This was very different from the Evangelical belief of salvation, that became popular during the second great awakening.
- Which were three reform movements born in the aftermath of Second Great Awakening revivals?
- Although Thomas Jefferson was only interested in purchasing New Orleans, what was the name of the territory that Jefferson bought from Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803 which doubled the size of the United States?
- The Second Great Awakening opened up greater public roles for white women, and a much higher participation in Christianity than ever before for what other members of society?